Royal Moroccan Armed Forces host maritime leaders at a folkloric musical performance and dinner in Rabat, Morocco, July 21, 2026. The cultural experience provided an opportunity for leaders from across Africa and the United States to strengthen collaborative partnerships in support of shared maritime security objectives. Co-hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Africa, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, AMFS 2026 brings together international partners to address shared security challenges under the theme "Innovation and Partnership to Strengthen Maritime Security." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)
SKRUNDA, LATVIA – A Marine's civilian past is actively shaping how units prepare for modern deployments. On June 6, 2026, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Noah Brill, an assistant operations officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group joined an annual Department of War force protection research project targeting ticks to provide force health protection guidance to units before deploying.